BJA FY 20 Innovative Prosecution Solutions for Combatting Violent Crime
Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
- 16.825 -- Smart Prosecution Initiative
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The purpose of this program is to provide state, local, and tribal prosecutors with information, resources, and training and technical assistance (TTA) to develop effective strategies and programs to address and prosecute individuals who commit violent crime. Throughout the United States local prosecutors' offices carry attorney caseloads well above recommended levels, lack critical support staff, and rely on outdated information technology to manage their caseloads which can have a negative impact on victims, criminal defendants, and public safety. Accordingly, IPS will provide direct funding to prosecutors' offices to address reduce caseloads, improve the effectiveness and efficiency of prosecutors' processes and procedures, and provide modern technology to better manage and track cases. IPS also addresses local prosecutors' offices struggle to effectively adjust to the growing amount of evidence and the subsequent intricacies of the investigation and prosecution of crimes, particularly cyber, human trafficking, gun and drug crimes. IPS supports the use of technology, intelligence, and data analytics in innovative ways that enable prosecutors to focus resources on the people and places associated with high concentrations of criminal activity.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Special district governments
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Technical Application Assistance
Documents
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Link to additional information
Closed: June 8, 2020
Award
$7,000,000
Program Funding
18
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$340,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
BJA-2020-17032
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Humanities
Employment labor and training
Law justice and legal services
Information and statistics
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
2
Posted date:
April 22, 2020
Archive date:
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